Journey of Waste Water Treatment

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Safe Drinking Water ActWhat is the purpose of the Safe Drinking Water Act? 1. To recognize that people of Ontario are entitled to expect safe drinking water

2. To provide for the protection of human health and the prevention of drinking water health hazards through the control and regulation of drinking water systems and drinking water testingOn May 2000, There was an E.coli outbreak in Walkerton that killed seven residents and 2,300 people sick due to unsafe drinking water

The E.coli strain found in the water was, E.coli 0151:H7, which can produce a powerful toxin and cause severe illness

WHY DID THIS HAPPEN??ConclusionAll of this information can be found at the Service Canada website:

http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_02s32_e.htm#BK155Direct Result of WalkertonDUTIES OF OWNERS AND OPERATING AUTHORITIES

1. That all water provided by the system that is connected to the user's plumbing meets the requirements of the drinking water quality standards

2. That at all times in which it is in service, the drinking water system,i. is operated in accordance with the requirements under this Actii. is maintained in a fit state of repair,iii. satisfies the requirements of the standards prescribed for the system or class of systems to which the system belongsCertification of Drinking Water System Operators and Water Quality Analysts Regulation (O. Reg. 128/04) Operators must have a valid operator’s certificate. Operator’s license expires every 3 year. Some of operators duties are: To take appropriate action in response to disinfect equipment,  make adjustments to the water treatment equipment,  Examine the results from test on continuous monitoring.

Drinking Water Quality Standards Regulation (O. Reg. 169/03)• To protect public health and to stop contamination in drinking water.

• Some of the water quality standards were revised or they were removed.

EVERYONE WHO IS INVOLVED IN THE TESTING OF WATER SYSTEMS OR INVOLVED IN THE OPERATION OF EITHER A REGULATED MUNICIPAL OR REGULATED NON-MUNICIPAL SYSTEMApproval/Licensing Municipal Drinking Water Systems Regulation (O. Reg. 188/07)• All municipal drinking water systems should have license provided by the Director of Ministry of the Environment. • In order to get this license some requirements has to be fulfilled such as o Drinking water work permit o Operation plan o Financial plan o Operating authority third-party’s verification o Permit to take water

WHY DID THIS HAPPEN?Funding was insufficientTraining was inadequateDetails were overlookedEnvironmental factors were not taken into considerationMultiple protection barriers were not implementedDifferent Sections of the ActThe Act is broken down into twelve parts:PART I: InterpretationPART II: AdministrativePART III: General RequirementsPART IV: Accreditation of Operating AuthoritiesPART V: Municipal Drinking Water SystemsPART VI: Regulated Non-Municipal Drinking Water SystemsPART VII: Drinking Water TestingPART VIII: Inspections....Continuation of SectionsPART IX: Compliance and EnforcementPART X: AppealsPART XI: OffensesPART XII: MiscellaneousFinancial Plans Regulation (O. Reg. 453/07)• It supports the water providers to make plan for water and recover their costs. • When applying for drinking water license financial plans should be approved by Municipal Council.

Compliance and Enforcement Regulation (O. Reg. 242/05)• The specific inspection requirements: o Frequency of inspections of municipal drinking water systems and laboratories.o Actions required and response time in the event of a deficiency.o Procedures for investigations and enforcement.o Director should make sure that all the licensed laboratories are fully inspected at least twice a year.

Penalties for certain offencesIndividuals:First conviction is not more than a fine of $20,000 per daySubsequent conviction: not more than a fine of $50,000 per day or imprisonment up to an year

Corporations:First conviction is not more than a fine of $100,000 per daySubsequent conviction is a fine of not more than $200,0000

Offences that result in drinking water health hazardsIndividuals:First offence is 4 million Subsequent offence is 7 million